The Laurels
THE LAURELS, 80, HIGH STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1101356
- Date first listed:
- 31-May-1984
- List Entry Name:
- The Laurels
- Statutory Address:
- THE LAURELS, 80, HIGH STREET
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1101356
- Date first listed:
- 31-May-1984
- List Entry Name:
- The Laurels
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE LAURELS, 80, HIGH STREET
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- THE LAURELS, 80, HIGH STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Hertfordshire
- District:
- East Hertfordshire (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Walkern
- National Grid Reference:
- TL 28890 26291
Details
TL 2826 WALKERN HIGH STREET (west side)
7/15 No 80 (The Laurels)
GV II
House. Circa 1700, C19 lean-to extension at SW. Red brick with vitrified headers in chequer patten on front and in chevron pattern on gables. Original timber frame roughcast rear NW wing with C19 lattice half timbering applied. Steep pitched old red tile roofs with rear catslide, gable parapets and moulded wood cornice to front eaves. A 2-storeys and attics, L-shaped house facing E. Central entrance, 2-cell, end chimneys plan. Larger external gable chimney at N with tumbled brick offsets. Internal gable chimneys at S and at W gable of rear wing. Otherwise symmetrical E front has openings offset to N to allow room for internal chimney at S. 2 flat-topped dormers in roof slope. Platband and projecting plinth. Segmental gauged arches to lower windows. 2 flush-box sash windows to each floor with small panes and margin lights. 4 steps to door, half-glazed in moulded frame. Moulded brackets carry an entablature and swans neck pediment. Painted quoins round openings and angles. Interior has 2-panel doors with H hinges.
Listing NGR: TL2889026291
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 159696
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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